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title: 'Continuing to work on your network, even during these strange times'
date: '2020-11-10T22:18:49-08:00'
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  - 'marquita jaramillo'
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# Continuing to work on your network, even during these strange times

Continuing to develop relationships and meet new people can be critical to ensuring a startup founder has the most potential for success. But how is a founder supposed to find the energy to do that sort of work in a pandemic isolated world?

A panel of experts gathered by the Founders Network Seattle Chapter has some tips on [continuing to invest in your network](https://foundersnetwork.com/blog/invest-in-your-network-founders-network-seattle-chapter-panel/).

“There are certain legal and accounting things you just need to do correctly; there are certain ways to communicate with investors; and there are many people out there willing to help,” adds Nick Ellingson, Startup Ambassador at the Washington Technology Industry Association. “If you’re a first time founder especially there are a lot of mistakes and pitfalls you can avoid by just talking with someone who’s been there before.”

Interested in getting that guidance from folks throughout the Northwest? [Join Founders Network Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 9:30AM for a discussion on the topic](https://foundersnetwork.com/function/invest-in-your-network/).

*\[Full disclosure: My coworker, Marquita Jaramillo, will be on the panel\]*